About this Presentation
Addiction, particularly in C-suite executives, may be a covert constraint limiting the productivity of an organization. Attending to the boundaries, authority, roles and tasks of the organization and executives may uncover addictive processes in the organization and its managers.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
Addiction can act as a systemic constraint in an organization, affecting all parts and levels of the organization.
Recovery from addiction in an organization is a continuous process that involves recognizing the addiction, moving from denial to acceptance, and shifting from impulsive action to collaborative engagement.
Consultants can play a crucial role in the recovery process by identifying the addiction, accepting the role of guide and partner, and emphasizing the development of a culture of recovery.
Instructor(s)
Jeffrey Roth
Jeffrey D. Roth, M.D. is an addiction psychiatrist, group psychotherapist and medical director of Working Sobriety Chicago. He graduated from Yale University Medical School and did his residency in psychiatry at the University of Chicago. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the A. K. Rice Institute. He is the author of the book Group Psychotherapy and Recovery from Addiction: Carrying the Message and the past editor of the Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery.